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Opinion 92-32
… be preserved as an historic site. The town, however, does not wish to hold title to the depot for historic … historic quality. In our view, sections 119-aa and 119-dd, when read together with the intent of article 5-K to … Education Law, §402[3]). In previous opinions, however, we have concluded that a municipality, by local law, may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32State Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… needs to stop lowering the bar and giving companies a pass when they fall short of promises. ESD needs to ensure these … 25 sampled companies for participation in the program and does not follow its own protocol for scrutiny of … new jobs to the state. DiNapoli’s auditors found that ESD does not require companies to provide evidence that new jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… make important decisions should anything happen to you. But what information will they need, and what will be … help guide you. The first section discusses what you can do now to ensure your loved ones will have the … IRS Form 56, Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship; List claims against the estate and pay all bills; Alert …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsOther Bulletin No. 57
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the State University Construction Fund … this payment via direct deposit. For employees who do not have direct deposit, this payment will be processed in a … otherwise qualifies for the April 2020 SCF M/C LLS payment but is on an approved Leave of Absence (including Workers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-57-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scfDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… notified of incidents of abuse and neglect, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and actions are taken. State officials must do more to ensure facilities are meeting requirements.” In February … a state facility. His parents had attempted multiple times to obtain information concerning several unexplained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… (88 percent of total reserves) as of June 30, 2015. When the unused appropriated fund balance and excess reserves … penalties for noncompliance. Information Technology staff does not maintain a comprehensive inventory of all software … of fund balance it appropriated for the 2015-16 budget. When the unused appropriated fund balance is added back to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsRecord of Activities (ROA) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… for the ROA if they need help figuring out what to do and when to do it. Completing the Record of Activities If there … by the municipality (for example, wedding ceremonies) When to Complete a New Record of Activities An ROA can be … term. If an official believes the initial three-month ROA does not represent the average number of hours worked, he or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/record-activities-roaSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, Selected Safety and Security Equipment … Assistance Intercoms (CAIs) – intended for customer use in emergencies and for information. SIR’s Electronic and … equipment (i.e., CCTV cameras and DVRs) on a timely basis. In September 2017, SIR officials developed a new maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followOversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
… training to municipalities; assists municipal officials when requested; and develops regulations, procedures, and … all their mandated annual inspections. Key Finding We found the Department made significant progress addressing the problems we identified in the initial audit report. All four prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-followReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – State Police Plan
… You can choose from several pension payment options, all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for … amount payable during your lifetime, with nothing payable to a beneficiary upon your death. Or you may choose a lower … Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click the “Estimate my Pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… Singas’ office and the Department of Financial Services, we were able to expose his crimes, hold him accountable and … office and the State Department of Financial Services, we helped unravel the defendant’s scheme and now the … get their money back.” The improper payments were exposed when the Comptroller examined around $7 million in claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamDiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… County District Attorney Gregory Oakes for taking action on this case.” “I want to personally thank Comptroller … positive impact we can have when agencies work together on the public's behalf.” Royal, 55, admitted gassing up at … pump and using his chief’s truck for his business. Based on DiNapoli’s audit and investigation, Royal was previously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… You can choose from several pension payment options, all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. … amount payable during your lifetime, with nothing payable to a beneficiary upon your death. Or you may choose a lower … Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click the “Estimate my Pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionWyoming County Court and Trust Funds (2020-C&T-2)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether … controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2017 through March 11, 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2020/05/08/wyoming-county-court-and-trust-funds-2020-ct-2Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … provided. Inpatient care generally requires recipients to stay overnight in the hospital and be monitored by the … inpatient treatments because they are less involved and do not require a patient's continued presence in a facility. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1598
… is to inform agencies of PayServ changes that must occur when an employee is Retired and Rehired. Affected Employees: … is to inform agencies of PayServ changes that must occur when an employee is Retired and Rehired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1598-terminating-retirement-plans-active-employees-prior-job-action-retireState Agencies Bulletin No. 783
… to agencies of a new PayServ Action/Reason code to use when processing certain Management Confidential employees … Attendance and Leave Manual, Policy Bulletin 94-02, when Management Confidential employees have an accident that … accruals are used followed by sick leave at half pay. When the half pay eligibility is exhausted, the employee is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/783-new-workers-compensation-actionreason-code-management-confidentialTown of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… the Town of Danby (Town) Board (Board) sought competition when procuring goods and services and audited claims prior to … Key Findings The Board did not always seek competition when procuring goods and services or ensure all claims were properly audited and approved. When goods and services are not competitively procured, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127XI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… guidance on laws, policies, and procedures to be followed when contracting with current and former New York State … active consideration during their tenure with the State. When contracting with an individual for the rendering of … and Lobbying in Government recognizes there are instances when a former State employee is necessary to fulfill a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawXII.10.B Business Continuity Plan – Critical Payments During an Emergency – XII. Expenditures
… Business Units how to process vouchers payable to vendors when the SFS is unavailable due to an emergency situation. … with a Business Unit letter of approval for each payment. When submitting requests for critical payments, Business … or payment of vouchers during emergency situations when the SFS is unavailable, please contact the Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10b-business-continuity-plan-critical-payments-during-emergency